What vaccines should I get for my baby when traveling to Mexico?

32-year-old woman2 years ago
I'm going to Mexico with my baby who will be 12 months old exactly the day we leave for Mexico. He will not have had his 1 year vaccines yet. I would like him to be as protected as possible. Are there any vaccines I should give him?
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Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago
Hello Mrs
The vaccines of the regular calendar (at 12 months) are recommended, in addition to the one against the flu, COVID.
The hepatitis A vaccine is also recommended (it is later in the calendar for Qc but is recommended for Mexico).
Sincerely,
Tom Samaha, pharmacist
32-year-old woman · 2 years ago
Hello, thank you very much for your answer. I was told that I could not give him the "regular" vaccines before he is 1 year old and he will be 1 year old the day of departure. Did I get the wrong information and is it possible to give him the vaccines before? Also for hepatitis A can I go to a pharmacy or do I have to go to a travel clinic?
Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago
I got the same information from a nurse. She will be able to vaccinate, but will not be able to record the vaccines in her file because she must follow the recommendations.
Pharmacists who vaccinate cannot vaccinate a child of this age. You will have to find out if there is a nurse on site who can do it, or ask at a travel clinic, CLSC or other.

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